The regulations to which participants must refer are those established by the ENCI (Italian National Kennel Club) . Valid game is obviously represented by quails whose behavior, both on the competition field and in flight, is suitable for evaluating the work of the pointing dogs. Furthermore, judges may order and supervise the release of the quails onto the field , ensuring that each competitor is treated equally and that the game is distributed evenly and optimally across the entire field.
Ideal terrain is flat or only slightly undulating , with a configuration suitable for the proper conduct of the test: the minimum size is 15 hectares and there must be no obstacles in between. Pointing dogs typically compete in pairs, and their rounds last ten minutes. Once this round is completed, the animal will not be called again unless it has encountered and stopped even one of the quails laid on the ground.
English breeds are required to have a fast, sustained pace, while the search must be open to the sides and of the right depth, as well as orderly and capable of ensuring effective exploration of the terrain. The handler's calls are essential at all times, and the dog must respond promptly . Judges will evaluate the perfect demonstration of correctness in the whirring and shooting (always performed by the handler). As for the guiding or approaching of the game animal, the handler must avoid intervening directly with the dog at all costs, which must move quickly towards the quail. Finally, Continental breeds are required to have a fast pace, in keeping with their breed style, and of moderate depth.
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